Searching the web on Google Chrome is now faster than ever thanks to a new update to the omnibox in Google's browser.
In a new post in the search giant's The Fast and the Curious series by Chrome product manager Yana Yushkina, the company explained that searching in Chrome is now even faster since search results are prefeteched if a suggest query is very likely to be selected.
For those unfamiliar, Chrome's omnibox suggests potential queries when the “Autocomplete searches and URLs" feature is turned on in the browser's settings. This makes searching for information faster and easier as users don't have to type in an entire search query to find what they're looking for.
According to Google, search results are now four times more likely to be shown within 500 milliseconds of a user typing a query into Chrome's omnibox. It's worth noting that this only happens if Google Search is your default search engine though other search providers can trigger this feature as well by adding information to the query suggestions sent from their servers to Chrome (more information can be found here).
Memory improvements and shutdown hangs
With the release of version M89 of its browser back in March, Google rolled out its new memory allocator PartitionAlloc to Android smartphones and Windows devices bringing improved memory usage (up to 22 percent savings) and performance (up to nine percent faster responsiveness).
Since that time though, the company has also implemented PartitionAlloc on Linux in m92 and in Chrome OS in M93. Now with field data from version M93 on Chrome OS, Chrome shows a total memory footprint reduction of 15 percent in addition to a 20 percent browser process memory reduction which improves web browsing on Chromebooks for both single and multi-tabs.
Google also provided new details on a local cache that was added to Chrome's history system years ago with the goal of making startup faster. Instead of speeding up startup though, the cache added code complexity and memory usage while also being the company's top contributor to shutdown hangs in its browser. The cache has now been removed and Chrome will likely shut down faster going forward.
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After watching a bizarre space object repeatedly explode over 1,600 times in fairly short order, astronomers are still at a loss as to what it actually is.
The object is the source of a fast radio burst (FRB), a strange space phenomenon that was only discovered in 2007 and of which very little is known.
There are some patterns to them though. Most seem to release their energy in one go while a few have been observed repeatedly releasing bursts of energy.
One of these FRBs is an object called FRB 121102 located in a dwarf galaxy about 3 billion light-years from us. Using China's Five-hundred-meter Aperture Spherical Radio Telescope (FAST), the astronomers studied FRB 121102 for some time to try to simply gather data on it.
"Initially, it was just stamp collecting," said Bing Zhang, an astrophysicist at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas, in a statement to our colleagues over at Live Science.
After watching FRB 121102 for about 60 hours, the researchers watched it explode 1,652 times, with its fastest pace being roughly one explosion every 30 seconds.
FRBs are difficult to study, largely because they have nearly always been found outside our galaxy and usually at a considerable distance even in universal terms. In 2020, though, a FRB was found in our own galaxy and scientists were able to identify it as a magnetar, which is a particular kind of stellar corpse known as a neutron star.
It's too soon to tell if all FRBs are magnetars or if magnetars are just one possible source of FRBs. We also don't know how magnetars give rise to an FRB, so it's hard to even know what to look for in FRB 121102.
Zhang was able to rule out gases and dust surrounding the source as a cause, since the quick succession of explosions didn't give enough time for those kinds of material to gather in large enough quantity to fuel the next explosion.
Analysis: everyone, especially scientists, love a good mystery
Most space objects are fascinating in their own right, even as we learn more and more about them... as there is always more to learn about them.
But FRBs are especially exciting because they are a rare mystery in science in that we know almost nothing about them. They're also a relatively new discovery, so there's plenty of new research opportunities in studying them.
We don't know what causes them beyond knowing that a magnetar might be behind the phenomenon, but it's hard to understand what could cause a magnetar to explode more than 1,600 over the course of a typical weekend.
The mystery is an exciting one, and with new instruments like FAST coming online that are even better at finding new signals in radio and other previously inaccessible wavelengths of light, hopefully there will be even more mysteries out there for us to discover... and potentially solve.
Crypto is back in vogue! Interest in blockchain investing has boomed over the past year, with many investors seeking to diversify their portfolios with cryptoassets. So too has interest in a new way for investors to bolster their existing crypto holdings: staking.
Not only has crypto staking hit the mainstream, it’s become more accessible than ever, as exchanges like eToro have rolled out dedicated services to give everyday investors the opportunity to get involved. But hold up – what exactly is staking and what are the benefits involved? Let’s get into it.
What is crypto staking?
At its core, crypto staking allows investors to put their cryptoassets to work in return for rewards. It’s often compared to placing cash in a savings account or term deposit: in return for following requirements or locking your money away for a set period of time, you earn interest. But with staking, you're using your cryptoassets to earn more coins or tokens.
That’s the gist, but there’s a little bit more involved.
If you’re familiar with the basics of crypto, you’ll have heard of blockchains - decentralised, digital ledgers used to record transactions for most crypto assets. Different cryptoassets have different mechanisms to maintain the integrity of the blockchain though. For example, Bitcoin uses ‘Proof of Work’ (PoW) whereby people compete to place the next block in the chain by solving a numeric problem. The person who does is then rewarded with Bitcoin.
However, the likes of Cardano, Ethereum 2.0 and other crypto assets rely on a mechanism called ‘Proof of Stake’ (PoS).
Under the PoS system, only holders of a particular cryptoasset who have agreed to ‘stake’ their coins are eligible to place (or 'forge’) the next block in the blockchain. So it’s not as easy as simply owning a particular type of cryptoasset – it involves actually locking it away for a set amount of time. The forger of the next block in the chain is then assigned randomly, but the more coins staked, the greater the chance of being selected.
The benefits of staking
At this point you’re probably thinking that this all seems like a lot of effort, so what are the benefits of crypto staking?
The major one is that people who stake their existing cryptoassets to help maintain the integrity of the blockchain can be rewarded by receiving more coins or tokens. This will obviously be a pretty alluring incentive for many investors, as it’s a way to grow the number of coins or tokens you have without having to purchase new ones.
Another benefit of staking is that it’s far more accessible to regular investors. Unlike Bitcoin’s blockchain, where only people with access to a lot of computing power can mine the currency, the Proof of Stake mechanism allows people to support the blockchain just by holding onto coins. That also makes it a far less energy-intensive practice than Bitcoin mining, which might be an important personal consideration for some.
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How do you stake on eToro, and what crypto can you stake?
While you can stake on your own, it does require a fair bit of know-how which might be daunting for regular investors – plus there are usually minimum coin requirements, which can put it out of reach for those with smaller holdings.
But the good news is that crypto exchanges like eToro have come up with a solution to make staking more accessible (and simpler) for everyday investors.
eToro allows investors to stake cryptoassets like Cardano, Ethereum 2.0 and Tron on their online platform, simply by holding an open position on their eligible crypto asset for a minimum period of time – at least seven days for Tron and nine days for Cardano.
Users then start to earn rewards in the form of more crypto assets, which are automatically paid out on a monthly basis. Of course, eToro does take a cut for the service, but investors can expect to receive a minimum of 75% of the monthly staking yield – you can find more info on fees here.
Anything else you need to know?
Like any investment, there are costs and risks involved with crypto staking that are worth considering. For instance, if you're wanting to stake through an exchange, you’re likely to be charged a fee or a percentage of the total reward as compensation for the service.
And it won’t be news to you that the value of cryptoassets can be quite volatile. That means that if you do choose to lock your coins or tokens away for a longer period of time via staking, there’s always the possibility that they could decrease in value.
If you’re interested in giving staking a shot, then check out eToro’s dedicated staking service, where you’ll also be able to find answers to more of your burning questions about the staking process.
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Chromebooks sales have fallen much faster than laptops as a whole, largely because its key market – education – has likely reached saturation and a decline in demand as students begin returning to in-person learning.
After a year of students being heavily reliant on Chromebooks for school work and remote instruction, the drop in sales for Chromebooks shouldn't come as a surprise to anyone, but the pace of that decline is notable.
Overall, worldwide PC sales are down about 2% year on year, according to market analyst Canalys. As TechCrunch notes, Chromebooks made up 18% of all PC sales Q2, and they only made up 9% in Q3, which is a precipitous drop.
Chromebook sales last year hit new records, but saw an overall 37% year on year drop from last year, the Canalys found.
"The Chromebook market was hit by a massive downturn, with a 37% year-on-year fall in shipments (52% quarter on quarter) in Q3. This comes as major education markets such as the U.S. and Japan reach saturation point, with public sector funding of digital education programs slowing," according to Canalys's report.
The drop in demand comes less than a month before the Black Friday and Cyber Monday shopping rush, which normally sees sales of major tech items like laptops and Chromebooks spike. It's doubtful though that Black Friday Chromebook sales will see a major reversal later this month, since it appears that anyone who might need or want a Chromebook already has one.
Well, if you've been holding off on buying a Chromebook...
If you're one of the few people out there who doesn't have a Chromebook but wants one, you're probably in luck.
Every year, Black Friday and Cyber Monday Chromebook deals are usually some of the bestsellers with some pretty great deals all around. If sales have dropped this much this quickly, it's unlikely that retailers anticipated so steep a decline.
That means they're more likely to have more inventory heading into Black Friday than they were expecting even as demand for Chromebooks is falling.
This is a perfect recipe for aggressive price cutting over the Black Friday period, so if you've been holding out for whatever reason, the next few weeks are likely to see the best Chromebook deals we've ever seen.
The Chiefs have well and truly lost their fear factor when running backs are trying their luck at touchdown passes against them - and succeeding. It's a remarkable thought, but could the Giants actually do some damage tonight? Read on as we explain how to get a Giants vs Chiefs live stream and watch NFL Monday Night Football online no matter where you are today.
It's little surprise that KC's defense has been bad, but their offense is giving that D a run for its money. When Patrick Mahomes hasn't been throwing interceptions, his receivers have been dropping catches you'd expect them to make with their hands tied behind their backs.
The G-Men had a productive October by their standards, winning twice and losing twice. In fact, their record last month matched up with that of the Chiefs.
If that wasn't embarrassing enough for Andy Reid's men, just imagine the fallout if... no, it couldn't happen, could it? Are the Giants going to make it two wins in a row? If Saquon Barkley and Kenny Golladay make it back in time, this could get tasty.
Follow our guide for how to watch the Giants vs Chiefs online and get an NFL live stream wherever you are in the world right now.
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How to watch Giants vs Chiefs from outside your country
If you've mismatched a holiday or you're away on business and you want to watch your country's coverage from abroad, then you'll need to use a VPN. This will help you dial in to a location back in your home country to avoid geo-blocks and regain access to the content and services you already pay for back home.
A VPN is generally perfect for this as it allows you to change your IP address so you appear to be in a completely different location when the big game is on.
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Once you've chosen and installed your VPN of choice, simply open the service's corresponding app, hit 'choose location', select the appropriate country, and you'll be able to watch the broadcast as if you were back at home.
Giants vs Chiefs live stream: how to watch NFL Monday Night Football in the US
Tonight's Giants vs Chiefs NFL Monday Night Football game is being shown on ESPN.
Kick-off is scheduled for 8.15pm ET / 5.15pm PT, and if you have the channel as part of your cable package, you can also live stream the game directly through the ESPN website.
How to watch Giants vs Chiefs FREE without cable
If you haven't already got them as part of your cable package, you'll need an over-the-top streaming service that includes at least one of the channels, and great-value Sling TV is the obvious starting point for NFL fans.
Its Orange package offers ESPN 1, 2 and 3, plus a handful of other top premium channels like TNT, AMC, TBS, BBC America and more, for just $35 a month. But right now you can get a whole month of Sling Blue for $10.
An extra $15 a month for the combined Sling Blue + Orange bundle adds access to local NBC/NBCSN and Fox channels in most major markets, as well as NFL Network, thereby covering off a large number of NFL games including both primetime and local broadcasts.
The costlier but even more thorough alternative is to get a FuboTV plan. Its standard plan costs $64.99 per month and includes ABC, ESPN, Fox, CBS, NBC and the NFL Network - all the channels you need to tune into every nationally televised NFL game in the 2021/22 regular season.
How to watch Giants vs Chiefs: live stream NFL FREE in Canada
Tonight's Giants vs Chiefs game kicks off at 8.15pm ET / 5.15pm PT, and it's being televised by TSN and CTV, both of which also offer streaming access either on a standalone basis or at no extra cost for subscribers.
However, Canadian NFL fans are some of the the luckiest in the world, as streaming service DAZN is showing the Giants vs Chiefs along with every single game of the 2021/22 season, right the way through to the Super Bowl.
Plus, the FREE 30-day DAZN trial lets you try before you buy - essentially mean you can live stream Giants vs Chiefs free of charge.
Not only do you get every single NFL game, including NFL Game Pass and RedZone access, but DAZN's also the exclusive Canadian streaming home of Premier League and Champions League soccer!
It also comes with support for iOS, Android, Apple TV, Chromecast, Amazon Fire TV, Android TV, Roku, Xbox One, PS4, and laptop/PC streaming (including Mac devices).
Giants vs Chiefs live stream: how to watch NFL online in the UK
The Giants vs Chiefs game is being aired in the UK on Sky Sports, with kick-off set for 12.15am GMT on Monday night/Tuesday morning.
The network shows at least five games a week on its dedicated Sky Sports NFL channel, and offers access to the live RedZone highlights show each Sunday.
If you don't have Sky Sports as part of your TV package, Now TV will let you stream everything it has to offer without locking you into a lengthy contract.
A great option for die-hard fans is the NFL Game Pass, which is showing every game of the season live. A subscription costs £14.99 a week or a much better-value £147.99 for the season, after a 7-day FREE trial.
Not in the UK but still want to catch the action? Use a VPN to live stream NFL as if you were at home. This also lets you get around any blackout restrictions that sometimes apply to games.
How to watch Giants vs Chiefs FREE: live stream NFL in Australia
The Giants vs Chiefs game kicks off at 11.15am AEDT on Tuesday morning.
ESPN, available through Foxtel, is showing the game, and you can also stream it on your laptop or mobile using the Foxtel Go app.
Streaming service Kayo Sports is showing the Giants vs Chiefs game too, and is the ideal option for those who don't want the commitment of a lengthy (and pricey) contract.
Kayo lets you stream on two devices with it $25 per month Basic plan, and on three devices with its $35 Premium plan, and both come with a FREE 14-day trial.
It's also worth bearing in mind that 7Mate shows three games a week for FREE, but not this particular one.
And if those aren't enough to satisfy your NFL cravings, we highly recommend you sign up for the NFL Game Pass, as it's showing every game of the season live. A subscription costs $28.99 a week or $274.99 for the season, after a 7-day FREE trial.
Not in Australia right now? Use a VPN if you're away from home, in order to tap into your domestic coverage.
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Intel has been pretty tight-lipped about its upcoming Arc Alchemist GPU, but some recently leaked information may finally shed some light on the graphics card’s physical features.
Both sides of the graphics card have been leaked, showing off a lovely silver color, a good shot of the fans, and the PCB layout, according to a video from Moore’s Law is Dead. The images also show that it may use 8 and 6-pin power connectors, which already puts it at disadvantage considering the rumored PCIe 5.0 power connector that provides 600W of power with only one cable.
Earlier performance test leaks suggest the Intel Arc Alchemist 512EU model will boast 16GB GDDR6 memory and 4,096 FP32 Execution Units easily matching the Nvidia GeForce RTX 3070 and 3060 / 3060 Ti as well as AMD’s RX 6700 XT and 6600 XT. The lower-end DG2-128EU GPU model will most likely sport 8GB of GDDR6 memory and 1024 FP32 shading units, making for solid competition in the low-end GPU market.
Analysis: Too little too late?
Seeing a possible model for the Intel Arc Alchemist graphics card is great news, though the pin count is certainly disappointing and could serve to hold back the 512EU model. Plus, the 2022 release date could really hurt Team Blue’s sales long-term.
The 512EU model already doesn’t match with Nvidia’s current top dog, the RTX 3090. By the time it launches later next year, both Team Red and Green most likely will have even stronger GPUs lined up for release.
But of course, this is all conjecture based on leaks and rumors, as we still don’t have official word from Intel on the Arc Alchemist or from Nvidia and AMD on any future GPU releases.
In a new post on its feedback portal, a company spokesperson revealed that “Clippy has agreed to come out of retirement” for a Retro Sticker Pack in Teams.
If this sounds at all familiar, that's because a team of Microsoft employees created a similar sticker pack for Clippy over two years ago. However, at that time, the software giant quickly shut down the project with The Vergereporting that the company's “brand police” weren't happy that Clippy had resurfaced in Teams.
Clippy first appeared as a virtual assistant back in Microsoft's office software with the release of Office 97. While Clippy was created to help users navigate the Office UI and provide tips to help them improve the quality of their writing, the animated paperclip's frequent interruptions were found to be annoying which is why Microsoft decided remove Clippy altogether in Office 2007 for Windows and Office 2008 for Mac. The company did this in a sly way though by claiming the latest version of Office was so simple to use that it had put Clippy out of a job.
Teams sticker pack
It now looks like Clippy's retirement has come to an end as Microsoft is planning to release a new retro sticker pack featuring the iconic Office character.
Teams users will soon be able to reply to their coworkers in Teams chat using a variety of stickers featuring Clippy in a number of situations around the office. For instance, there are stickers showing Clippy with a cup of coffee, working on a laptop and covered in bandages after an office mishap.
If a Clippy sticker pack isn't enough for your nostalgia, you can also download a Teams background featuring the iconic character and he has also replaced the standard paperclip emoji in Windows 11.
It's great to see that Microsoft has changed its mind when it comes to bringing back Clippy and who knows, we may see more of everyone's favorite (or least favorite) paperclip going forward.
Many think it's written in the stars, but Canelo's bid to become the first boxer to unify the Super-Middleweight division is no foregone conclusion with undefeated IBF world champion Caleb Plant standing in his way. These two do not like each other one bit, so read on as we explain how to watch a Canelo vs Plant live stream and catch all the boxing action online from anywhere in the world.
Canelo Alvarez vs Caleb Plant live stream
Date: Saturday, November 6
Venue: MGM Grand Garden Arena, Paradise, Nevada
Start time: 9pm ET / 6pm PT / 1am GMT / 12pm AEDT
Canelo vs Plant time (approx): 12am ET / 9pm PT / 4am GMT / 3pm AEDT
The Mexican icon drew blood a little early, planting one on his opponent's face at their press conference after reacting badly to something the American said.
Plant swung and missed, and was left with a cut below his right eye. Considering the damage that Canelo inflicted on Billy Joe Saunders in May, that was just a hint at what's to come.
The Mexican fractured Saunders' eye socket, forcing the British star to retire in the eighth, and if Plant manages to get under his skin again this could get very tasty indeed.
As well as being two years younger than Canelo, the American has considerable height and reach advantages, which could go some way to balancing the scales.
History is going to be made either way this weekend, so follow our guide below to watch a Canelo vs Plant live stream online from anywhere.
At that price, you'll want to get your money's worth, so bear in mind that the event starts at 9pm ET / 6pm PT, but Canelo and Caleb Plant are expected to make their ring walks at around 12am ET / 9pm PT.
You can get Showtime on a selection of devices including iOS, Android, Amazon Fire TV, Android TV, Apple TV (4th Gen+), Roku, Xbox One, as well as simply on its website.
You can also find the fight through a range of cable services including DirecTV, Verizon, Spectrum, and Dish.
Canelo vs Plant live stream: how to watch the fight in the UK
BT Sport is the place to watch Canelo vs Plant in the UK, but as it's a PPV event you'll need to purchase it from the BT Sport Box Office, where it costs £19.95.
You'll have to prepare for a late one though, because Canelo and Caleb Plant are expected to make their ring walks no earlier than 4am GMT, though the event itself starts at 1am.
As well as via BT TV, Sky or Virgin, you can watch the boxing online, on the BT Sport Box Office app on iOS and Android, or via Chromecast and Airplay.
How to watch Canelo vs Plant: live stream in Australia
It's PPV or bust in Australia, with Canelo vs Plant priced at $59.95.
The event is set to begin at midday AEDT on Sunday afternoon, and Canelo and Plant will make their ring walks at approximately 3pm.
To watch the fight, you'll need to sign up via the Foxtel site or Kayo Sports Main Event.
Click the link where you can sign up to watch and live stream the whole event via your web browser and devices like Android, iOS, Samsung TV, Apple TV, Android TV, Telstra TV and Chromecast.
How to watch Canelo vs Plant from outside your country
We've already rounded up ways to watch the boxing in various countries around the world. But if you're abroad this weekend and your home coverage is geo-blocked, then the only alternative that we know is to use a VPN to dial in to a country where the fight is being shown.
The software is generally ideal for this as it allows you to change your IP address and appear to be in a completely different location - and all through a safe, encrypted connection. Here's how to get started.
Use a VPN to live stream Canelo vs Plant from anywhere
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Once you've downloaded the software, just follow the prompts to install it then select the location you want to relocate your IP address to - it really is that easy.
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Who is Saul 'Canelo' Alvarez?
Saul Alvarez, better known by his nickname 'Canelo' (meaning 'cinnamon') is widely considered the best pound-for-pound boxer in the world.
The 31-year-old Mexican has been at the very top of the sport for a decade, winning 56 of his 59 professional fights and capturing world titles across four weight divisions: Light-Middleweight, Middleweight, Light-Heavyweight and Super-Middleweight.
Billy Joe Saunders, Callum Smith, Gennady Golovkin, Amir Khan and Miguel Cotto are just some of the stars that have fallen to Canelo, the single blemish on his CV being a majority decision defeat to Floyd Mayweather in 2013.
Who is Caleb 'Sweethands' Plant?
Caleb Plant is the undefeated IBF Super-Middleweight champion of the world.
The deal is for the Samsung Premiere, which launched late last year and scooped up a number of awards – including TechRadar’s best projector of the year – and it cuts $1,000 off its regular price of $3,499.
The Premiere is still a bit pricey at $2,499, but with a max screen size of 120 inches and support for HDR10+ and Samsung’s Tizen smart platform, you’re definitely getting your money’s worth.
Samsung The Premiere 4K Projector:$3,499$2,499 at Best Buy
Save $1,000 - Laser projectors are typically very expensive, but every once in a while a deal comes along to shave a good chunk of change off their sticker price. That's the case for Samsung's The Premiere 4K ultra-short throw projector that can reach up to 120 inches in size and comes with Tizen built-in. It's a great value for an award-winning beamer.
In our review for it, we called The Premiere "the most comprehensive and all-round successful living room-friendly projector solution we’ve seen to date". We thought the picture quality was excellent and, for its size, produced great sound. You might still want to hook it up to a Dolby Atmos soundbar for that full-scale immersion, but even right out of the box you'll get decent sound.
Rather have a big-screen TV instead? Here's some deals you might want to check out...
Not sure if you have the wall-space to make a projector work? No worries. We've already found plenty of amazing early Black Friday TV deals worth checking out:
Vizio 55-inch OLED TV:$1,299$999 at Best Buy
Save $300 - If you're looking for something a bit larger than a 48-inch screen with a native 120Hz refresh rate, Vizio has you covered with its 55-inch OLED model. You've got support for most major streaming apps through its SmartCast platform plus four HDMI inputs for all your consoles.
Sony Bravia A9S OLED TV (48-inch):$1,499$1,199 at Amazon
Save $300 - Another excellent OLED option is Sony's new Bravia A9S OLED that uses the X1 Ultimate Processor and has a native refresh rate of 120Hz, making it the perfect companion for a PS5. Considering you can already save $300 on it before Black Friday with guaranteed pricing, it's well worth considering.
LG C1 OLED (65-inch):$2,499.99$1,896 at Amazon Save $603 - The LG C1 OLED is the latest 2021 C-Series OLED TV from LG, and it's on sale today for $1,896 at Amazon - just $100 more than last week's record-low price. It's one of the best TVs you can buy, thanks to the stunning OLED display, Alpha a9 Gen. 4 processor, and virtual surround sound audio. If you're after the best price-to-performance ratio, the C1 OLED comes with our highest recommendation and is the best Black Friday TV deal we've spotted so far.
Looking for other options? Check out our guide to the best TVs of 2021
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If you're looking to score a premium OLED TV before the official Black Friday sale, then Best Buy has you covered. Best Buy's early Black Friday TV deals include steep discounts on two OLED TVs that bring them down under $1,000: the brand-new LG A1 OLED and Vizio OLED TV from last year.
Today's offer also comes with the Best Buy Black Friday price guarantee, which promises that any product featured in today's promotion will not go any lower in price before the official Black Friday 2021 sale. If, for some reason, they do, Best Buy is offering a full refund for the difference.
Black Friday OLED TV deals
LG 48-inch A1 OLED TV:$1,199$899 at Best Buy
Save $300 - If you're looking for a cheaper version of the best-selling LG C1 OLED, the A1 OLED uses the same panel with a slightly slower processor. With support for Dolby Vision, HDR10 and HLG, you've got wide HDR support that can accentuate those perfect black levels.
Vizio 55-inch OLED TV:$1,299$999 at Best Buy
Save $300 - Of course, if you're looking for something a bit larger than a 48-inch screen with a native 120Hz refresh rate, Vizio has you covered with its 55-inch OLED model. You've got support for most major streaming apps through its SmartCast platform plus four HDMI inputs for all your consoles.
Admittedly, we like the slightly more expensive Vizio OLED because it comes in a slightly larger size and has the higher native refresh rate. That said, LG's built-in smart platform, webOS, is pretty great and LG's upscaling is usually top notch.
Other great OLED TV deals this week
While no other deals will be able to compete with these two in terms of price, there are some great early Black Friday TV deals going on right now on OLED displays.
LG C1 OLED (65-inch):$2,499.99$1,896 at Amazon Save $603 - The LG C1 OLED is the latest 2021 C-Series OLED TV from LG, and it's on sale today for $1,896 at Amazon - just $100 more than last week's record-low price. It's one of the best TVs you can buy, thanks to the stunning OLED display, Alpha a9 Gen. 4 processor, and virtual surround sound audio. If you're after the best price-to-performance ratio, the C1 OLED comes with our highest recommendation and is the best Black Friday TV deal we've spotted so far.
Sony Bravia A9S OLED TV (48-inch):$1,499$1,199 at Amazon
Save $300 - Another excellent OLED option is Sony's new Bravia A9S OLED that uses the X1 Ultimate Processor and has a native refresh rate of 120Hz, making it the perfect companion for a PS5. Considering you can already save $300 on it before Black Friday with guaranteed pricing, it's well worth considering.
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This week's best Samsung Galaxy Z Flip deals might just bag you this incredibly slick new foldable flagship for less than you'd think. Not only is this new device cheaper than the previous Fold 2 phone, but there are also a ton of great options for saving on both carrier and unlocked devices right now, despite the fact it only launched last month.
In fact, its introductory price of $999 makes it around the same price as a Galaxy S21 Plus, although no one would dare to call the Galaxy Z Flip 3 an 'affordable' device by stretch of the imagination. That said, there are a couple of nifty ways to save some cash on a pre-order with this week's introductory Galaxy Z Flip 3 deals, which you can see just below.
Key upgrades include a beefy new Snapdragon 888, an expanded cover screen four times the size of that featured on the previous model, and some new camera software upgrades. Samsung has also improved the refresh rate of the internal display so it's zipping along at a speedy 120Hz - which brings it in line with all the latest flagship devices on the market.
If you'd like to read a bit more about the specs of this device we've attached a mini-review just at the bottom of the page, just beneath this week's best Galaxy Z Flip 3 deals.
Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 3:save up to $1,000 with trade-in, plus $1,000 with number port-in It's not every day you see a saving of up to $2,000 on a single device, but that's exactly what you've got with Verizon's Galaxy Z Flip 3 deals this week. To attain the maximum saving, you'll both need to be trading in an eligible device and switching over from another carrier but these savings are actually mutually exclusive. Existing customers can upgrade too for a lesser amount - granted they're on an eligible unlimited data plan and they've got a decent phone to trade.
Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 3:save up to $1,000 with an eligible trade-in and new plan There's no big new customer promotion for AT&T's Galaxy Z Flip 3 deals (unlike Verizon), but its maximum saving of up to $1,000 with a trade is still absolutely fantastic. That's actually enough to cover the entire cost of the device here, although you'll have to be handing over a fairly recent device to get that full rebate. As always, you'll need to be signing up to an eligible unlimited plan (upgrades available too).
Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 3:up to $600 off with trade-in at Samsung Samsung's Galaxy Z Flip 3 deals aren't quite as good as they were on this device's launch, but they're still pretty damn great. No longer can you get yourself a free pair of Galaxy Buds 2, but the retailer will give you a huge discount if you trade in. Plus, its excellent trade-in program will even take broken devices.
Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 3: save up to $400 with activation, plus up to $1,000 with an eligible trade-in You'll find excellent carrier and unlocked Galaxy Z Flip 3 deals at Best Buy this week - a retailer that offers both trade-in and activation rebates on all devices. In particular, we'd recommend checking out the $300 activation rebate that's available on unlocked devices right now - a handy saving that can potentially drop the price to just $799.99.
Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 3 deals: what you need to know
Finally, Samsung has finally managed to do what seemed impossible just a few years ago - produce a foldable device that actually costs around the same as a similarly specced out 'normal' device. Well, relatively speaking - the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 3 does still costs $999 at launch, which isn't exactly pocket change.
That puts it in same price bracket as the 'plus' sized flagships like the iPhone 12 Pro and Samsung Galaxy S21 Plus - powerful devices, but not any more powerful than the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 3, thanks to its new Snapdragon 888 chipset. Put simply, you're not paying that new-tech novelty tax for going with a foldable device, and you're even getting a few new design improvements too.
While, on initial inspection, the Flip 3 may look a lot like its predecessor, it's now featuring a cover display that's four times larger, an upgraded internal screen that's capable of 120Hz refresh rate, and a reinforced hinge that feels a lot sturdier than those on previous Fold devices. Samsung has also ditched the glass outer back design for this new iteration, instead opting for a new 'glastic' design. Some may not welcome that change, but it does mean a cheaper device - and one that's more durable.
